by Miranda Richard | Apr 30, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid, Special Needs Planning
Attorney Miranda Richard reviews the 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures from the Alz Association. “Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia.” Alzheimer’s Association. 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures....
by Lisa Dillman | Mar 22, 2016 | Probate
WHAT IS PROBATE? So many people do not know what probate is or may misunderstand just what it means. So, what is probate? Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies, involving paperwork and court appearances by lawyers. The lawyers and court...
by Lisa Dillman | Mar 16, 2016 | Conservatorship, Elder Law
I am often asked why a family would need an elder law attorney. Why wouldn’t an estate planning attorney do? Or why can’t the family stick with their long-time family lawyer with whom they have an established and trusted relationship? My answer is simple: I would...
by Lisa Dillman | Feb 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Wondering How to Protect Your Parents’ Assets as They Age? Or how about when to have that dreaded conversation about not driving anymore? What about when to insist that you go to the doctor’s appointment with them? These questions are tough and the answers are...
by Lisa Dillman | May 29, 2014 | Advanced Directives, Conservatorship, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid Planning, Medicare Appeals, Nursing Home Negligence, Social Security Disability, Special Needs Planning, Veterans
As Americans are living longer lives due to medical advances and better eating habits, one area of the law, Elder Law, has emerged to assist America’s aging population. Elder Law can be best defined as the umbrella under which every issue pertaining to the elderly...